GET AN EXTRA EDGE AND TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

Get a step up on the competition with PowerSkate! A high-energy instructional skating program that develops fundamental skills for both hockey and ringette. This program focuses on balance, control and agility skills including components of power and speed. Skating skills and techniques are taught in a progressive format by Skate Canada coaches to ensure every skater reaches their full potential. 

We welcome skaters from age 4 and up, but skaters must have previous skating experience as noted below. This program can be used in combination with hockey/ringette programming to improve upon fundamental skills. All PowerSkate participants must have full equipment (including neck guard), hockey skates, gloves, a stick, and CSA approved hockey helmet. 

Mandatory minimum skills to be eligible to participate in PowerSkate;

• Have basic skating skills through any one of;
  • Passed CanSkate Stage 4.
  • POWERSkate – 1 season.
• Appropriate for house league, rep hockey, AAA players.
• Must be able to participate in faster paced, more advanced, full ice drills. Must be able to move forward, stop, fall down and get back up completely independently in hockey equipment
• Skaters will be grouped with participants of similar age and skill level.

Skaters who do not meet the program registration criteria are encouraged to register for PreCanSkate or CanSkate

Some of the top players in the NHL have trusted Skate Canada’s best-in-class programs to help them reach hockey’s biggest stage including Nathan MacKinnon, Matt Duchene, Mark Scheifele and Jeff Skinner.

Equipment Requirements:

• CSA Approved Hockey Helmet with full face mask.
• Helmet must be in good condition (straps and snaps working, helmet not damaged).
• Full hockey equipment including neck guard.
• Hockey/ringette stick.
• HARD Skate guards are required, to ensure safe exit from the building in an emergency.